Burst

usgb/bɜːrst/
verb

To break open, or explode suddenly and violently.

The balloon burst with a loud pop.
Visual representation of "burst" - To break open, or explode suddenly and violently

Often appears as...

  • burst into flames
  • burst open
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Sudden Disruption

Use 'burst' to describe something that disrupts suddenly, often unexpectedly.

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The pipe burst, flooding the basement.
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Loud Noises

'Burst' often implies a loud sound or a noisy outcome.

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Fireworks burst in the sky on New Year's Eve.
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